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Hi all. Finally took my4/4 , 1995, for a run ( 250 miles ish around wales). During heavy rain some water found its way to my ankles ( and my wife's), but was okay with the moderate rain. Any suggestions where to start looking for the way the water came in ? Also , my temp gauge was a bit intermittent... again any suggestions greatly received. And I need new wipers and I think I need to change the rubber hose from the petrol tank to the filler cap... best (as in cheapest) supplier? As always, thanks in advance.
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For the leaks around the ankles I would look at where controls and cabling go through the firewall. Replace grommets or find the right silicon to seal them up.
When my temp gauge goes bonkers it's usually poor earthing.
And I will be able to tell you what a fuel filler hose costs, at least here, in about an hour!
1968 4/4 1600 1950 Auster J5B Kitfox S5 Outback Jodel D9 1988 Peugeot 205 GTI 1.9
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Like the man says above, also through the door as it runs off the screen lower rubber. wales roads are great(llanidloes to machynlleth over the mountain and moorland roads) 
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There was a recent thread from someone touring Norway that had the same issue and there was plenty of excellent advice
Can anyone remember the thread and post a link for Bish?
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The fuel filler hose cost 20 euros at the dealer here and, at least on an early Mog, is quite easy to get at by removing the spare. So not a major problem or expense. Hope you sort the issues.
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Regarding leaks,once water gets in it can run along wiring and scuttle bar and not come out directly below the entry point. Mine was coming in through loose window washer jets. They may look ok but if you can wobble them around then they need to be sealed & tightened. Dashboard off, remove washer water pipes and use a small box spanner to tighten. Fiddly! and then there's getting the pipes back on; I dumped the original plastic clamps and used small cable ties. See also today's post from Roadsterboy regarding brass bonnet hinge and use of crack sealer.
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Again thanks all for the help and advice, sorry I'm slow responding but I have a tax man to support so don't get on here very often, nor drive the morgan enough.... but you're right stevemag.....the roads were very nice indeed, even at the gentle pace I drive at!
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